Ecosystems Review Coach Book 5th grade

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What is a decomposer?

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A decomposer is an organism that breaks down dead plants and animals, returning nutrients to the soil.

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Where are decomposers located in a food chain?

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Decomposers are at the end of a food chain.

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What type of consumer is a deer?

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A deer is an herbivore, which means it primarily eats plants.

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What are terrestrial ecosystems?

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Terrestrial ecosystems are land-based environments, such as forests and grasslands.

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What do plants use carbon dioxide for?

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Plants use carbon dioxide to make food through the process of photosynthesis.

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What is the bottom level of an energy pyramid made up of?

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The bottom level of an energy pyramid is made up of producers.

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What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers create their own food through photosynthesis and provide energy for consumers.

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What is an example of a carnivore?

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A lion is an example of a carnivore, as it eats other animals.

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What is an omnivore?

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An omnivore is an organism that eats both plants and animals.

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What is the significance of decomposers in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers recycle nutrients back into the soil, which helps plants grow.